Homeless man seen lighting fires who was zip-tied by LA residents not yet charged with arson: police
A homeless man zip-tied by concerned citizens after he was seen lighting fires on a Los Angeles street with a torch has yet to be charged with arson, Los Angeles cops said Friday — while stressing
Suspect Arrested Near Kenneth Fire Won't Be Charged with Arson Due to Lack of Probable Cause: Police
The suspect was detained near the Kenneth Fire, which the LAPD believes was intentionally set, a police official has said.
Man arrested by citizens near Kenneth fire not charged with arson, police say
Law enforcement officers responded to reports of a man attempting to light a fire behind a van in Woodland Hills.
LAPD provides update on potential arson charges over Kenneth Fire
Los Angeles police said "a male was heard stating a suspect was trying 'to light a fire' near the Kenneth Fire". The allegation was later ruled unfounded.
Police continue investigation of possible arson suspect near Kenneth Fire
LAPD Assistant Chief Dominic Choi said an arrest was made Thursday afternoon in Woodland Hills after a man was allegedly attempting to light a fire.
What We Know About California Fires Suspect as LAPD Make Arson Arrest
Police have detained a suspect allegedly responsible for starting one of the fires raging in Los Angeles. The suspect is a homeless man in his 30s, according to Fox LA's Elex Michaelson. The suspect was initially detained "by citizens" in the Woodland Hills neighborhood not long after the Kenneth fire started on Thursday,
LA fire arson suspect not charged due to lack of evidence as authorities chase cause
Assistant Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department Dominic Choi said investigators did not have enough probable cause to charge the suspect with such a crime.
Citizens arrest Kenneth Fire arson suspect
An arson suspect was arrested Thursday night near the Kenneth Fire area as fire crews continue battling flames burning near homes in Calabasas and West Hills. KTLA's Rick Chambers speaks with the citizens who detained the suspect before law enforcement arrived.
Another Arson Suspect Arrested In Los Angeles? Massive Police Presence Spotted Amid Fires
Soon after reports about citizens detaining a possible arson suspect in the West Valley area of Los Angeles, a massive police motorcade was seen in the city. NBC News reported that investigators are looking into whether that individual was responsible for the Kenneth fire.
Man detained near Kenneth Fire not accused of arson
A man who was detained by citizens shortly after a wildfire exploded near Calabasas and West Hills is not accused of starting ...
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‘Not enough probable cause’: LAPD releases man with blowtorch detained near fire
A homeless man with a 'blowtorch' who was detained by residents near the LA wildfires won't be charged with arson, police say.
As firefighters battle roaring fires, new evacuations are ordered
Despite some progress, the biggest blazes — the Palisades and Eaton fires — rage largely uncontained. On Friday evening, the ...
Palisades Fire Map Latest: Major Flare-Up Forces New Evacuations
An escalation in the Palisades fire threatens thousands of properties in the region. More than 5,300 structures have already ...
What We Know About the Arrest Made Near the Kenneth Fire in L.A.
It was initially reported as an arrest made on the suspicion of arson, with Sean Dinse of the LAPD’s Topanga Division telling ...
Forward progress of Kenneth fire near West Hills stopped at 1,000 acres
Forward progress of the Kenneth fire in the West Hills area of Los Angeles and Ventura County was stopped overnight at 1,000 ...